On this week's group
chat, we discuss kids speaking up
for themselves at the doctor; talk about holiday decorating on our
Friday speed round; shout out some stuff we like on the Roundabout
Roundup, hear part two of our interview with occupational therapist
Meghan Corridan; and do some shameless self-promotion.
Here's your road map to the episode:

05:30 Kids Flying Solo at the
Doctor —Do your kids
represent themselves to their pediatrician, or are you the one
doing all the talking? How can you transition teens and
young adults to self-advocacy so you can be released from the room
where it happens (and the pressure of being the family medical
caseworker)? Finding the right doctor helps,
unsurprisingly.

17:20 Speed Round: Holiday
Decorating —
Having discussed holiday music, we now address decorating:
whether or not you do it at all, how much do you do, do you do the
inside, the outside, both, neither, and when? We are
just filled with the Christmas spirit,
y'all.

27:03 Interview of the Week —
Pediatric occupational therapist Meghan Corridan joins
Catherine for part two of their conversation about Meghan’s annual
holiday gift guide. This week, she focuses on toys, games, and
activities that help build social and emotional skills. Toys
mentioned: Make a Face! from Moon
Picnic, Eggspressions from Hape, Friends and Neighbors--The
Helping Game from Peaceable Kingdom,Many
Moods of Me Journal from Klutz, and Kindness
Kit from Craft-tastic.

Wondering who all these Parenting Roundabouters are? Here’s a list of everybody who’s participated in a Parenting Roundabout episode, with links to where you can find out more about them and check out their work.